Would you like to finally give working from home a try? Whatever the circumstances- offering Virtual Assistant services can be a great start for you! It doesn’t require any particular skills and as long as you’re tech savvy and have a few extra hours in your day- you can definitely give it a go! The beggining part can be a bit tricky tho, but I’m here for that! If you have no idea how to become a full-time virtual assistant- this post is for you.

Is Being A Virtual Assistant Really Profitable?

I did quite a few gigs as a VA in my days. Therefore, I can assure that online creators are definitely willing to pay for your time.

You see, when you work online, you will most probably end up working for other business owners. These people truly appreciate their own time and consequently- they won’t waste yours.

Not only there has been a 95% increase in demand for VAs in the last three years, you should also know that the average North American virtual assistant earns $35 to $50 per hour (with some going as low as $25 per hour and others as high as $100 per hour).

We’re lucky to live in times where businesses feel more & more comfortable to work virtually and hire freelancers. Thus, if you’re ready to work hard on this- it can definitely become your full-time income.

Want to hear more real stories? Find out how much Virtual Assistants currently make.

Where Do I Begin?

First of all, you will need to have a platform to advertise your services. Of course, you can do so on social media, but to really start making a serious income out of it, go ahead and start a blog.

By creating a professional platform and publishing content on regular bases, you will be able to establish yourself as an expert in the field. Share what you’re currently good at, give tutorials or publish a blog post about your neat organisational skills. Your future clients are going to love this!

By starting a self-hosted WordPress blog, you will also be able to set up an e-commerce area, create product listings & start accepting payments straight on your website.

What Services Can I Offer?

VAs usually take care of the tasks that online entrepreneurs cannot find the time for. It can include doing research for them, booking tickets or answering simple e-mails. Basically, from where I stand, everyone can do it if you are ready to commit and have a few free hours in your day.

Not sure what exact services you can suggest? Gina put together a FREE list of 150+ VA services for you to pick from over here.

How to Find Clients?

First of all, make sure to put it out there via social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Let your followers know that you’re looking for VA clients and what it is that you can do for them. Also, set up a clear “Hire Me” page on your newly created website.

Down the road, you will start getting word of mouth referrals, but in a meantime- don’t be afraid to just go for it. If you know any businesses or bloggers that you think would benefit from your services- feel free to send them a friendly introductory e-mail. You’ll never know if you don’t ask!

Be Ready To Work Hard

Let me be straight with you- it’s not going to come easy. For at least a year into your new business- you’re going to work harder than you ever did before, you’re going to have sleepless nights, worry about your finances & study more than you did throughout your whole education, but it’s going to be so worth it. If you feel like working from home is for you- don’t be afraid to commit. Good things come to those who hustle!

Hope you’ve enjoyed this post, my friend! Let me know if you’re currently working on starting your own VA business, I’d love to check out your offers!